Video from the Art Institute of Chicago
Additional resources
Smarthistory’s free Guide to Byzantine Art e-book
Video from the Art Institute of Chicago
Smarthistory’s free Guide to Byzantine Art e-book
Bank of America's Masterpiece Moment
Crafted in the 16th century, this pair of six-panel screens is painted in ink on paper and showcases both Yamato-e and Chinese painting styles. The work features pine trees―a typical Japanese motif―and it has beautifully captured the richness of a Japanese landscape.